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• _MILT: 1942

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World War II News

Burnet Bulletin 1 Jan 1942

Being aboard a ship which was torpedoed and sunk while enroute to Europe, losing an engine in a raid over Budapest, Hungary, being forced to return alone except for two trailing enemy fighters with whom he played hide and seek among the clouds were among the many adventures of Jack H. McFarland, 22, of Burnet, Texas, a fighter Pilot, who returned to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., today (Sept. 7) after 22 months service in England, North Africa and Italy.

"I am glad I went and you can bet I'm glad to be back." McFarland stated. "Ilearned a lot and saw many things I could not even have imagined if I had not seen them with my own eyes."

McFarland, who is the son of R.J. McFarland, 531 Highland Blvd., San Antonio, Texas, piloted P-38s, P-39s and P-51s during his 51 missions, 235 combat hours against the enemy. His exploits have won him the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters, among other decorations.

McFarland entered the Air Corps at Kelly Field, Texas, July 27, 1940. He attended High School at Burnet Texas prior to his enlistment. Upon completion of a 21 day leave granted at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., he will report to the Air Corps for assignment to new duties.

SOURCE:
Microfilmed Burnet Bulletin
&lthttp://www.rootsweb.com/~txburnet/WWIIStories.html&gt

Jack married Bette Jane Keith in PRIVATE. Bette was born on 12 Jun 1923 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, United States of America; died on 16 Mar 2012 in Texas, United States of America; was buried in Lytle, Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living McFarland was born in PRIVATE.
2. Living McFarland was born in PRIVATE.
3. Living McFarland

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: ?
• _MILT: Navy

Notes:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery:
Name, Date of Interment, Rank/Branch of Service, Section, Grave
MCFARLAND, RUFUS J, 05-19-75, SEA/USN, A-A, 600
Marriage Book 9, pg 419
R. J. McFarland, Jr. and Zelma Moffet
Married 3/29/1918
License issued 3/29/1918
Filed 4/1/1918

Rufus married Zelma Oneta Moffett on 29 Mar 1918 in Burnet Co; Texas. Zelma was born on 15 May 1900 in Bandera, Bandera Co; Texas; died on 27 Apr 1941 in Burnet Co; Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage Book 9, pg 419
R. J. McFarland, Jr. and Zelma Moffet
Married 3/29/1918
License issued 3/29/1918
Filed 4/1/1918

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• Name: ?
• Residence: 1870, Bluffton, Llano, Llano, Texas, USA

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OBITUARY:

BURNET BULLETIN, JULY 20,1944

RUFUS JACKSON McFARLAND (1858-1944)

A BURNET COUNTY PIONEER CALLED
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Rufus Jackson McFarland, a pioneer of Burnet County, was called by death at the Shepperd-Allen Hospital in Burnet July 12th, 1944, where he had been ill for several days. His funeral service was held July 13th in the Northington funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Robert H. James, Methodist pastor. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery of Burnet, with Bunk Gibbs, Eppie Debo, Frank Debo, M. McClure, Bud Moffitt and Vernon Greer as pallbearers.
Mr. McFarland is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Adam Cummins of Agua Dulce, Texas, Mrs. C.B. Raney of San Antonia, Mrs. W.G. Gibson of Manteca, California, Mrs. J.W. Copeland of Pettus, Texas, three sons, King McFarland of Burnet, C.C. McFarland of Houston, Rufus McFarland of San Antonia, and one brother R.R. McFarland of Cleburne. His wife preceded him in death many years ago.
Mr. McFarland was born April 9th 1858 in Burnet county, and lived in this section all his life. He was a law-abiding, honest man, and had many friends to regret his death. For the past several years Mr. McFarland had been totally blind, but he bore this affliction courageously and was always glad to have his old friends call and talk over old times with him. Upon the anniversary of his 86th birthday last April 9th, his children arranged a celebration for him at the Burnet Hotel, when many of his old friends called and paid their respects. Mr. McFarland greatly enjoyed the occasion, as did his children and the friends who dropped in for a few minutes chat.
Jack McFarland was indeed a pioneer of Burnet county, his parents being among its earlier settlers. Until he was twelve years of age, Indians raided this section of Texas regularly murdering the people and stealing horses. No doubt Mr. McFarland witnessed the effects of some of these depredations, and could relate many of the interesting early day episodes of the county. Not many men and women who were in Burnet county during Indian times are alive, and soon all of them will be gone, with only the memories of them left, which should be reverenced always.

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1900 Burnet Co., TX census Pct 1 pg 199

McFARLAND, Rufus; b. April 1858; age 42; married 16 yrs; b.TX; f/b MO m/b TN; farmer & stockman; read & write; own farm
Cora E.; wife; b.Sept. 1855; age 34; 8 children born 7 living; b. TX; f/b AL; m/b AR
Lula; dau; b. Dec 1886; age 13; b.TX
King; son; b.April 1888; age 12; b.TX
Gussie (hard to read, might not be right) dau; b.June 1890; b.TX
Nora; dau; b. Mch. 1892; age 8; b.TX
Willie?(hard to read???) dau; b. Sep 1893; age 6; b.TX
Rufus; son b. Aug 1895; age 4; b. TX
Lillian; dau; b. Dec 1898; age 1; b.TX
Marriage Book F, pg 135
R. J. McFarland and Miss Cora E. Jones
Married 1/1/1884 by S. L. McFarland, OMG
License issued 1/1/1884
Filed 1/5/1884

RUFUS married CORA EDNA JONES on 1 Jan 1884 in Burnet Co; Texas. CORA was born on 16 Sep 1865 in Travis Co; Texas; died on 24 Jul 1923 in Burnet Co; Texas; was buried on 26 Jul 1923 in Odd Fellows Cemetary, Burnet Co; Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY:

BURNET BULLETIN, JULY 26,1923

MRS. CORA E. MCFARLAND (1865-1923)

MRS. R.J. McFARLAND DEAD

This community was deeply shocked and grieved Tuesday afternoon, July 24th, 1923, when it was learned that Mrs. R.J. McFarland had died in Temple, where she was recently operated upon for cancer. The body was brought to Burnet and will be interred Thursday morning in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Bro. Hocutt, Methodist pastor, conduting the service.
Mrs. McFarland was a good woman in its truest sense - a loving kind and helpful wife, a devoted mother, a faithful, consecrated Christian, and a neighbor and friend universally loved.
She is survived by her husband, R.J.McFarland, and nine children, as follows: Mrs. Lula Frazier of south Texas, King McFarland of this place, Mrs. Annie Hereford of Tow, Mrs. Nora Cummins of South Texas, Mrs. Willie Hereford of Burnet, Rufus McFarland of Burnet, Mrs. Ed. McDaniel of this county, Cliffton McFarland of this community, and Miss Thelena of Burnet. The loved ones are heart-broken over the loss of their dear mother, who is awaiting them in that better world beyond the grave.
The Bulletin joins the hundreds of friends of the family in extending condolence and sympathy in their sad bereavement.

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OBITUARY:

BURNET BULLETIN, AUG 16,1923

MRS. CORA EDNA (JONES) McFARLAND (1865-1923)

"The Old Order Changeth," and the brave men and loyal women, who as pioneers of this county, are answering the "last roll call" and passing on to the Great Beyond, and such was the subject of this sketch. Mrs. Cora Edna Jones McFarland was born in Travis county, Texas, September sixteenth, 1865, and moved to Burnet county, with her parents at the age of sixteen years, and resided here till her death, which occurred in Temple sanitarium, July 24, 1923. It was not the privilege of her loved ones to be with her when the last summons came, but her loving Saviour piloted her over the dark river.
On January 1st, 1884 she was united in marriage to Rufus Jack McFarland and to this union ten children were born - the first born dying in infancy. Those surviving of Burnet are: King McFarland, Mrs. Willie Hereford, Mrs. Lillian McDaniel, Rufus McFarland, Clifton McFarland, and Miss Thelena., Mrs. Lula Frazier of Odem, Mrs. Annie Hereford of Tow Valley, Mrs. Nora Cummings of Aqua Dulce, her mother of Ft. Worth, five brothers, two sisters and twenty five grand children are left to mourn her sad demise. Her father preceded her in death two years ago. Mrs. McFarland was truly a daughter of the Confederacy, her father was a volunteer in the war between the states and served with loyalty, the Confederate cause, the entire four years of that terrible struggle - as did four of her uncles, and one Uncle, James Jones,
"sleeps in the bivouac of the dead" - he was killed in the last battle fought in that memorable war, and later when the World war was on, her son, Rufus McFarland was with those who were battling for their country.
For thirty-five years Mrs. McFarland was a devoted member of the Methodist church, training her children to live a God fearing life and "In teaching them how to live taught them how to die" - it was her happy privilege to see all her children united with churches of their choice.
Numberless friends in Burnet County are saddened at her death, the missionary society of the Methodist Church feel deeply their loss, as she was a cherished member of their society and the Order of the Eastern Star realize that "In the measureless realm of time, how brief is our earthly life; yet how momentous and eternal its issues" and sorrow with the loved ones, who mourn the death of Sister Cora McFarland, whose membership "lengthened the golden chain of this noble order." Sincere sympathy is extended to the sons and daughters, and to the heart broken husband, who so happily journeyed through many years of contentment with his devoted wife. The funeral services were held at the tabernacle, her beloved pastor, Rev. Hocutt, officiating and the Order of the Eastern Star held their impressive burial service. Quantities of fragrant flowers covered the casket and grave and all that was mortal of this beloved one, was tenderly laid to rest, awaiting the resurrection morn and waiting beyond the river to welcome her loved ones to their eternal home "in that land where separation and death are known no more, forever" A FRIEND.Marriage Book F, pg 135
R. J. McFarland and Miss Cora E. Jones
Married 1/1/1884 by S. L. McFarland, OMG
License issued 1/1/1884
Filed 1/5/1884

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1850, Milam and Williamson, Williamson, Texas, USA
• Residence: 1860, Burnet, Burnet, Texas, USA
• Residence: 1870, Bluffton, Llano, Llano, Texas, USA

Notes:

Burial in Old Burnet Cemetery. From downtown Burnet take Hwy. 29 east to Rhomberg St. Turn south on rhomberg until it dead ends at Cemetery Road. Turn left onto Cemetery Road and the Old Burnet cemetery is on the right (West) side of the dirt road.

1860 Burnet County Census, living next to father and mother Samuel and Jane.

148 McFarland S.K. 21 m farmer Missouri
148 McFarland Musadorie 21 f Tennessee
148 McFarland Samuel L. 5 m Tennessee
148 McFarland Martha E. 4 f Texas
148 McFarland Rufus J. 2 m Texas

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1870 Llano Co; TX Census
McFarland S.K.
M.L.
Samuel, age 15
Martha E. 14
Rufus J. 12
Amanda 6

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1880 Burnet Co TX census - Pct 1 pg 113

McFARLAND, S.K.; age 42; b.MO; f&m/b TN; occ: farmer
M.L.; wife; age 42; b.AL; f/b NC; m/b TN
Rufus J.; son; age 22; b.TX; f/b MO; m/b AL; occ: works farm
Amanda Ollie; dau; age 16; b.TX
William A.; son; age 6; b.TX
Robert R.; son; age 1; b.TX

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It became necessary to MOVE graves that would be covered over by Lake Buchanan, beginning in 1931, TWO of the graves of young children of S.K. & M.L. were moved from the Old Bluffton Cem. to the New Bluffton Cem., located 8 or 9 miles west of Shaw Island, 3 miles west of present community of "New" Bluffton. Jennie is buried in an Unmarked Grave at the New Bluffton Cemetery, although cemetery records show she is buried in Lot 167 grave 2, and Mattie is buried in Lot 167 grave 1.

Records kept by the company hired to move these graves referred to the children as MATTIE and JENNIE, with Jennie listed as an infant. Persons NOTIFIED for permission to move the graves, their relationship and place of residence in 1931 were: R. J. McFarland of Burnet: W. A. of Cleburne; R. R. of Cleburn, listed as brothers, and an added note which said to notify Mrs. Hudson Hereford at Tow.

Source: Burnet County, TX - Marriages: 1852-1856

McFarland, Samuel K. Rountree, Masarone L. 13 Jun 1854

Samuel married Musidore Louisa Rountree on 13 Jun 1854 in Burnet Co; Texas. Musidore was born on 31 Oct 1837 in Alabama; died on 11 Nov 1921 in Burnet Co; Texas; was buried in Old Burnet Cemetary, Burnet Co; Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: ?
• Residence: 1870, Bluffton, Llano, Llano, Texas, USA

Notes:

OBITUARY:

McFARLAND, Mrs. L. M. - 11 Nov 1921

Burnet Bulletin, 17 Nov 1921

Mrs. L. M. McFarland Dead

Last Friday, November 11th, 1921, at the home of her son, Ray, in Cleburne, Mrs. L. M. McFarland passed away. The body was brought to Burnet and interred Saturday afternoon in the Old Cemetery, Rev. Joe Eustis officiating.

Mrs. McFarland's maiden name was Rountree. She was born in Alabama on the 31st day of October, 1837, making her at the time of her death a little more than 84 years of age. When a small girl she moved with her father's family to Texas, and shortly thereafter came to Burnet County, where in 1854 she was united in marriage to S. K. McFarland. To this union eight children were born, four of whom are still living. They are S. L. McFarland of Marlin; R. J. McFarland of Burnet; W. A. and Ray McFarland of Cleburne. More than 50 years of her life was spent in Burnet County, placing her in the ranks of the old settlers of this section. At the age of fourteen years, Mrs. McFarland joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and for 70 years she lived a consistent Christian life, loved and respected by a large number of relatives and friends.

Three sisters and six brothers also survive her, as follows: Mrs. Bob Lewis, Burnet County; Mrs. Frank Thomas of this section; Mrs. Sylvania Fitts of Seattle, Washington; John Rountree of the Bertram community; F. S. Rountree of Vigo Park, Texas; Jeff, Jim and Wilse Rountree of Nogales, Arizona, and Babe Rountree, who resides in the state of Washington.

The Bulletin joins in extending condolence to the bereaved relatives.
Source: Burnet County, TX - Marriages: 1852-1856

McFarland, Samuel K. Rountree, Masarone L. 13 Jun 1854